About Peter Megdal, PhD
Heart disease and Type II diabetes have significantly affected members of my family. Those experiences shaped my long-standing interest in health, lifestyle, and scientific research.
I have been a competitive cyclist for more than 40 years. My interest in athletic performance led me to study nutrition and exercise physiology more deeply. Over time, that interest developed into formal academic training, and I earned a PhD in nutrition from the University of Massachusetts, where I published peer-reviewed research.
In my mid-50s, I was diagnosed with coronary artery disease and received conventional medical care, including physician-directed treatment and ongoing monitoring. Following that experience, I continued studying scientific literature related to cardiovascular health and discussed various medical and lifestyle considerations with healthcare professionals.
As part of my personal approach to overall wellness, I made dietary and lifestyle adjustments and continue to follow a structured training program. I remain under medical supervision and continue appropriate treatment as recommended by my physicians.
My experience reflects my individual circumstances, medical history, and professional background. It should not be interpreted as evidence that any specific diet, lifestyle practice, or program will produce similar outcomes for others.
Curing Heart Disease, LLC is an education and advocacy company. We support individuals in understanding health information and navigating the healthcare system. We do not diagnose medical conditions, provide treatment, or offer medical advice.
Education
- Worked in the biopharmaceutical industry for several years as a field scientist
- BS, Biology – Framingham State University
- MS, Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
- Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
A Case Report
Publications
J Diabetes. 2010 Mar;2(1):28-35. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-0407.2009.00051.x. Epub 2009 Sep 28.
Facile fingerstick insulin analysis: Application to monitoring postprandial insulin responses to snack foods.
Megdal PA1, Siemsen D, Sands D, Dratz EA, Handelman GJ.
Lipids. 2009 Jun;44(6):569-76. doi: 10.1007/s11745-009-3294-6. Epub 2009 May 19.
A simplified method to distinguish farmed (Salmo salar) from wild salmon: fatty acid ratios versus astaxanthin chiral isomers.
Megdal PA1, Craft NA, Handelman GJ.
Blood Purif. 2009;27(1):81-5. doi: 10.1159/000167014. Epub 2009 Jan 23.
Bacterial DNA in water and dialysate: detection and significance for patient outcomes.
Handelman GJ1, Megdal PA, Handelman SK.
Resources
NutritionFacts.org – NUTRITIONFACTS.ORG is a strictly non-commercial, science-based public service provided by Dr. Michael Greger, providing free updates on the latest in nutrition research via bite-sized videos.
Center for Nutrition Studies – Advocate for evidence-based education and resources. The cornerstone of this education is our Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program in partnership with eCornell featuring lectures from over 20 MDs, PhDs, RDs, RN
